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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,356.56, 1,001,084.12 and 438,879

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,356.56, 1,001,084.12 and 438,879 is: 605,708.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,356.56 : 1,001,084.12 = 438,879 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,356.56/1,001,084.12 = 438,879/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,356.56x = 1,001,084.12 × 438,879
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,356.56x = 439,354,797,501.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,354,797,501.48/725,356.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,708.73

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